The Cisco Catalyst Blade Server 3130 represents the networking solution for blade server environments. Built on the market-leading Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS Software, the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 is engineered with unique technologies specifically designed to meet the rigors of blade server-based application infrastructure. Specifically, the switch is designed to deliver scalable, high-performance, highly resilient connectivity while supporting ongoing IT initiatives to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership (TCO).